“Made from a blend of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc, this deep garnet-colored wine with violet highlights delighted the tasters. Both intense and elegant, the nose reveals a complex array of aromas: red berries, blackcurrant, prune, fig, spices, and dried fruit. On the palate, it is supported by a tannic structure that is both dense and rounded—an iron fist in a velvet glove—and offers a pleasant return of fruit on the finish. Well-structured and persistent, this is a rich, indulgent wine that will age gracefully.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)
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Eye
Deep garnet with violet highlights
Nose
Aroma intensity: overripe red berries, blackcurrants, prunes, figs, spices, and dried fruits
Palate
Powerful and well-rounded, with supple, enveloping tannins, fruit, spices, and a rich, indulgent flavor
Serve
at 15°-17°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and Wine Pairings
It will pair perfectly with a canette stuffed with foie gras, a duck parmentier, a cherry clafoutis, or a chocolate dessert...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2018) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Estate rated in 2018 (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Made from a blend of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc, this deep garnet-colored wine with violet hues delighted the tasters. Both intense and elegant, the nose unfolds a complex array of aromas: red berries, blackcurrant, prune, fig, spices, and dried fruit. On the palate, it is underpinned by a tannic structure that is both dense and rounded—an iron fist in a velvet glove—and offers a pleasant return of fruit on the finish. Well-structured and persistent, this is a rich, indulgent wine that will age gracefully.
About the estate:
A major cooperative in southwestern France, the Buzet Winery produces a wide range of wines under the appellation (red, white, and rosé). It was founded in 1953, and the Buzet appellation was established twenty years later. It promotes sustainable viticulture, combining technical advances with natural practices.